Contraception
Contraception - The Diaphragm
The diaphragm is a contraceptive device that has quite a few benefits. The diaphragm is a dome shaped rubber device that is placed into the vagina, positioned so that it sits neatly over the cervix, preventing the passage of semen through to the uterus.
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Contraception - Contraceptive Pill
The pill is best used for those women in a monogamous relationship. This is because the pill does not protect you against HIV or any other STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases). The pill has the highest rate of protection against falling pregnant (other than abstinence or sterilisation), with a 99% efficiency. This high rate of protection only falls with the woman skipping a pill, or not taking the pill correctly.
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Contraception - Intrauterine device (IUD)
There is some controversy surrounding the safety of IUDs. Although most women have not been well educated about the real facts of them. This has been because they have received a lot of bad publicity, and in some ways the publicity that they have had is correct.
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Contraception - Hormonal Treatments
Hormonal treatments are available for women through injection, or by hormonal releasing implants inserted under the skin. The injection form of contraception can give protection from pregnancy for up to 3 months. The implant can protect against pregnancy from between 3-5 years.
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Contraception - Condoms
An unwanted pregnancy is something most women dread, it can cause horrific disruptions physically, mentally and emotionally. For most women it is something they would rather not think about. So to avoid this problem, if you are sexually active, contraception is something that must be considered.
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10 Myths About Contraception
You can't get pregnant while you are breast-feeding.
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